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Options brokers in Australia with an API

2 brokers have an API for residents of Australia. The same facts for each: fees, approvals, countries.

An API lets your own program read your positions and place orders at the broker without clicking through the platform. Traders use it to automate a strategy, log every fill or connect a tool. Some APIs only read data, so check that it places options orders and what it costs. 2 brokers have an API for residents of Australia.

At a glance: 2 brokers, 1 at $0 per contract, 2 with $0 exercise and assignment, 2 approving naked options, 2 working with QuantWheel; median fee $0.33 per contract, lowest margin rate at $50,000 10.63%.

BrokerQuantWheelExerciseApproval0DTEMarginOffers
TradeStationTrade & Sync$0 via QuantWheelIndex options add $0.75 per contract$0NakedYesNegotiable
SchwabSync-only$0.65 per contractAdditional fees may apply$0NakedYes10.63%
2 of 28 brokersIn the published order

The brokers one by one

What qualifies each for this page, from its fee schedule and options agreement, and the one fact that sets it apart.

  • TradeStation$0 via QuantWheel · $0 exercise and assignment · naked

    TradeStation has an API. It charges $0 via QuantWheel (Index options add $0.75 per contract). Exercise and assignment cost $0. It approves up to naked short options. It trades on Web, Desktop, Mobile, API. QuantWheel syncs positions and trades from the account and suggests; with Trade & Sync the orders you approve go to the broker from QuantWheel.

  • Schwab$0.65 per contract · $0 exercise and assignment · naked

    Schwab has an API. It charges $0.65 per contract (Additional fees may apply). Exercise and assignment cost $0. It approves up to naked short options. It trades on Web, Desktop, Mobile, API. QuantWheel syncs positions and trades from the account and suggests; you place the orders at the broker.

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Questions people ask

API

Schwab and TradeStation. An API lets your own program read the account and send orders to the broker, and the broker executes them.

Schwab, TradeStation and eOption. A paper account trades simulated money, so you can practise assignment and rolling at no cost; check whether its prices are live or delayed. See the full list

Schwab and TradeStation. A desktop platform puts option chains, Greeks and risk graphs on one screen. See the full list

Brokers that work with QuantWheel sort first and carry the mark, because that is a fact about them, not a score. Sorting a column overrides this.

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